Undergraduate Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2026
We are thrilled to celebrate our 2026 graduating students on our beautiful campus quad!
Undergraduate Commencement is May 16, 2026, at 10 AM
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Commencement Prep, Schedule, and Information
Graduation Prep Checklist
Berman Center.
Get ready for one of the most exciting milestones on the road to graduation! This is a one-stop event to help graduates prepare for May’s ceremonies, connect with essential vendors and campus support offices, and discover everything they need for their big day!
Reid Castle, Rose Room/ East Library and Stone Corridor.
- Please come in business attire!
- Portraits - Professional and Cap/Gown
- Headshots - for LinkedIn and other professional sites
- $10 Session Fee
Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal
Save the Date! More details to follow.
Undergraduate Commencement Schedule
- 8:45 AM - Student Check-in (East Room, above cafeteria)
- Graduates report to the East Room (above cafeteria) to become familiar with the flow of the Commencement ceremony, sign your class banner and practice crossing the stage.
- 8:45 AM - Family check-in on quad (first come, first served seating)
- 9:50 AM - Procession begins
Commencement Ceremony!
The commencement ceremony includes:
The academic procession, invocation, the national anthem, greeting from the president, student greetings, presentation of candidates for honorary degrees, honorary degree recipient and keynote speaker, presentation of university honors, presentation of candidates for degrees, conferring of degrees, alma mater, and the recessional.
Information for Families and Friends
Directions to Campus
We are located at 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577, close to exits off of 684, 287, and the Merritt/Hutchinson River Parkway
See our FAQ section below for instructions from your area.
Live Stream
The ceremony will be streamed live on the University’s main webpage and social media platforms. Closed captioning is available on all of our Commencement live streams. Each of our ceremonies will be recorded and available to view on YouTube after Commencement as well.
Seating
Seating at the ceremony is first come/first serve general seating. Volunteers will be available to assist individuals in wheelchairs and those with other special needs in order to be able to be seated with family and friends.
- If you, a family member, or a friend is hearing impaired and requires an American Sign Language interpreter, please fill out this Request Seating for ASL Interpretation.
- Please call the Office of Student Accommodations at 914.323.7127 with any questions.
WiFi
Ticketed guests at the ceremonies can access Manhattanville’s free WiFi – “Mville Wireless.”
Services
- Complimentary programs will be handed out by volunteers.
- Beverages will be sold prior to the start of the ceremonies.
- Flowers are available for purchase on the Quad.
- Staff volunteers are on site to provide assistance.
- Restrooms including accessible and gender-neutral spaces are located in Founder’s Hall, the Reid Castle and Brownson Hall.
- The University Ville’age Store will be open extended hours.
Severe Weather Plan
In the middle of May, the weather is usually mild. Depending on the forecast, guests may want to bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and comfortable shoes. Both ceremonies will be held outside on our Quad lawn, rain or shine.
In the event of severe and dangerous weather, the ceremony will be moved inside to the O'Byrne Chapel.
Read the Complete Severe Rain Plan
Commencement FAQs
Undergraduate ceremony: You are eligible to participate in the undergraduate ceremony if you earned your bachelor’s degree in January 2026, or if you are projected to complete your undergraduate degree requirements in May 2026 or August 2026.
Remember: if you’re completing requirements during the Spring 2026 term, you must apply to graduate on ServiceHub.
Note: students who have applied to graduate in August 2026 are also eligible to participate in the appropriate May 2026 Commencement ceremony while remaining requirements are pending.
Academic regalia can be purchased through the Ville'age Store.
Please use the Ville'age Store website to order where you may choose shipping or Buy On-line Pickup in Store. Please allow
two business days for fulfillment.
In order to participate in Commencement, you must wear the proper academic regalia.
The packages are as follows:
Bachelor package (cap, gown, tassel, hood)
Tassels:
Red and white for all undergraduate students
The color of the hood corresponds to the degree:
Bachelor of Arts (BA): narrow white trim
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): narrow brown trim
Bachelor of Science (BS): narrow Olive trim
Bachelor of Science Nursing Major (BS): narrow apricot trim
Gold honors cords are also available.
Manhattanville
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase NY 10577
By Car:
From New York City
Deegan Expressway/New York State Thruway (I-87) north to exit 8. Right to Cross Westchester
Expressway (I-287), east to Hutchinson River Parkway. North on Hutchinson River Parkway
to exit 16 (in New York, not Connecticut) at Route 120 (Purchase Street). Left on
Purchase Street to campus.
From Long Island
Throgs Neck or Whitestone Bridge north to Hutchinson River Parkway north to exit 16
(in New York, not Connecticut) at Route 120 (Purchase Street). Left on Purchase Street
to campus.
From Upstate New York and Northern New Jersey
Tappan Zee Bridge East to Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287). East to Hutchinson
River Parkway (Exit 9 north). North on Hutchinson River Parkway to exit 16 (in New
York, not Connecticut) at Route 120 (Purchase Street). Left on Purchase Street to
campus.
From Putnam and Dutchess Counties
South on I-684 to exit 2. Follow Route 120 south (Purchase Street) to campus (about
4 miles).
From Connecticut
Merritt Parkway South to Hutchinson River Parkway south to exit 16 in New York (not
in Connecticut). Turn right onto Route 120 (Purchase Street) and follow to campus
on left.
- or -
New England Thruway South to Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) west to Hutchinson
River Parkway north (exit 9). Hutchinson River Parkway north to exit 16 at Route 120
(Purchase Street). Left on Purchase Street to campus.
By Public Transportation or Plane:
Train or Bus
Metro North Railroad from NYC Grand Central Terminal. Harlem Division Line to White
Plains.
- or -
Anderson Hill Road bus (Bee-Line No. 12) or Taxi to the campus.
By Plane
Manhattanville University also is easily accessible from all New York City area airports:
Westchester County Airport, Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark
International Airport.
Courtyard Marriott
631 Midland Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
Phone (914)-921-1110
Cambria Suites - White Plains Downtown
250 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone (914)-681-0500
www.cambriasuiteswhiteplains.com
Other Area Hotels:
Doubletree Tarrytown
455 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Phone (914) 631-5700
HYATT House
101 Corporate Park Drive
White Plains, NY 10604
Phone (914) 251-9700
Please request Manhattanville University rate
Residential graduates should complete the move out process by Sunday, May 18, by 12 noon. Please contact Residence Life for more details.
If you can't find the answer to your question, please email commencement@mville.edu.
Commencement Events
Graduation Fair
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits
Graduate and Doctoral Commencement
Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal
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